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    • Bizarre & Unique
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    • Disney Parks & Resorts
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    • Universal Studios
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    • The Wild West
    • California Dreamin’
    • Strange Tales
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    • Shopping Tips
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    • Product Reviews
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Antique Mall Dos & Don’ts

November 14, 2019, 4 Comments on Antique Mall Dos & Don’ts

Shopping for antiques and vintage is a different experience than the local mall or department store, and if you’re new to antiquing, it can be a little difficult to understand. My parents were antique dealers, and I grew up going to antique malls, quickly learned the ins and outs of antique malls, and eventually became…

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Flea Market Dos and Don’ts

August 21, 2017, 5 Comments on Flea Market Dos and Don’ts

With the holiday season (which for me includes Halloween) arriving soon, Patrick and I have been hitting up more flea markets in search of fresh vintage Halloween decor to add to our home, and after witnessing and overhearing certain things at the flea market I decided to go ahead with a dos and don’ts for…

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How To Sell Your Vintage Clothing

February 16, 2014, 7 Comments on How To Sell Your Vintage Clothing

Spring is right around the corner and with that comes spring cleaning, and maybe that means you will be going through your wardrobe and deciding to part with a few things.  And there are many venues to take your now unwanted vintage garments. Resale Shops If you have a few vintage garments that are a…

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Beginners Guide to Vintage Shopping

December 28, 2013, 16 Comments on Beginners Guide to Vintage Shopping

In my numerous vintage shopping excursions I have observed many people coming into shops who are not familiar with vintage, and may be just starting out.  Some get overwhelmed, others confused, so I thought I’d offer up some of my personal tips that I know make for a better shopping experience. Be Respectful When you…

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Antique Show Tips & Tricks

October 28, 2013, 6 Comments on Antique Show Tips & Tricks

The Portland Antique and Collectable Expo is about the vintage lover’s equivalent of a marathon. Or remember those Black Friday ads that Target had awhile back of a woman training for it? Yeah, it’s a bit like that.  But instead of once a year, it happens three times a year. With over 1,000 booths to…

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Antique Mall Price Tag Lingo

August 2, 2010, Leave a Comment on Antique Mall Price Tag Lingo

Have you ever been antiquing and seen a price tag similar to the one below and wondered what all of that gibberish was? Have no fear, the Atomic Redhead is here! Here to offer up some help on translating the lingo of antique show and shop price tags so you’ll know what to do or…

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How to: Spot Vintage Clothing

July 21, 2010, 6 Comments on How to: Spot Vintage Clothing

Have you ever been out shopping and wondered if an item you were looking at was vintage or is there something in your closet that has you curious? Well, here are a few useful tips and tricks to help you out next time or to help you with that mystery item hanging up! Sizing Over the…

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Tips for the Thrifty Vintage Lover

March 13, 2010, Leave a Comment on Tips for the Thrifty Vintage Lover

I’m a big fan of Atomic Ranch magazine. Based in Portland, the magazine focuses on mid-century homes and the people who live in them. It also highlights companies that cater to those living the “Atomic Lifestyle”. However, the magazine does not focus on people who live the life, but don’t own the home, and it does not stress…

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Janey 🍊 California Blogger 🌵 Cosmic American Fashion, Amusement Parks, Unique Destinations, & Weird History 🗺

BLOGGED! A visit to @sunsetdriveinslo ! 🎞️ Li BLOGGED! A visit to @sunsetdriveinslo ! 🎞️ Link in stories and bio!
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What do Kermit the Frog, Charlie Chaplin, and Gram What do Kermit the Frog, Charlie Chaplin, and Gram Parsons all have in common? They all have worked at this adorable little faux English village in Hollywood! See and read more on the blog! 🎶🐸🎞️ Link in stories and bio!
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You all thought you had seen the last of @anaheimh You all thought you had seen the last of @anaheimhalloweenparade content! Didn’t you!? Well this is it for now until next year. We did some reorganizing, found some weird stuff, wrapped floats, threw out some stuff, and then had a little wrap party with burgers from @habitburgergrill . We will still be celebrating 100 years next year as it will be the 100th anniversary of the parade! (This year was the anniversary of the festival) So if you feel like you missed out this year make sure you come NEXT year!
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BLOGGED! A visit to the @stagecoachinnmuseum where BLOGGED! A visit to the @stagecoachinnmuseum where there are many artifacts from Jungleland (remember that place from my Jayne Mansfield Satanism post?) 🦁 See and read more on the blog! Link in stories and bio! 
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Testing 1…2… Here have a photo of the Sven I r Testing 1…2… Here have a photo of the Sven I resisted buying today. 🦌 I love that a close friends option is now available for posts and reels. Once again if you’re on here, you’re probably already on our Christmas card list, but if you’re not, and want to be, DM me with your address!
BLOGGED! Our stay in the original Room 1 at the Jo BLOGGED! Our stay in the original Room 1 at the Joshua Tree Inn, the location of Gram Parsons’ final indulgence. See and read more on the blog! 🎶 Link in stories and bio!
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BLOGGED! More photos from the most amazing weekend BLOGGED! More photos from the most amazing weekend of my life! Thank you @orvillepeck !!! Link in stories and bio!
Rodeo look day 3! With snaps take at the Joshua Tr Rodeo look day 3! With snaps take at the Joshua Tree Inn before heading up to Pioneertown because there is NO reception! Psychedelic #QueenOfTheRodeo . Irony of ironies, this was going to be my Dapper Day look, and I’m missing Dapper Day today because I’m here at the Rodeo! Seriously, Orville Peck always takes priority. I’ve never been this in love with a musician (that’s alive! 🤣) If this look seems oddly familiar it’s because @hoodratdiego wore literally the same thing last fall Dapper Day! 🤣 And I didn’t even realize it until I started putting looks together and said “Hold on a sec…” 🤔 And scrolled back through their Insta. So sad today is the last day of the Rodeo but I am looking forward to getting home and cuddling my fluffy boys. Blog post to come!
Day 2 look for @orvillepeck ‘s Rodeo! Was today Day 2 look for @orvillepeck ‘s Rodeo! Was today perhaps one of the best days of my life? Yes. 100%. Not only did I meet Orville, he complimented my Gram Parsons tee, then gave me a rose at the show. And yes, I cried. Orville is not only a talented musician, he has made country music a more accepting place and I’m so thankful for. Plus his Rodeo brings together an amazing group of artists to share in his spotlight!
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Because @orvillepeck is having a Queen of the Rode Because @orvillepeck is having a Queen of the Rodeo contest, y’all are going to get to see my Rodeo looks before they hit the blog! I went for an Elvis vibe for day one, with a vintage 70s jumpsuit my friend @simplyadorabell bedazzled for me! The belt is an ancient find from my Portland days. Today was truly magical as I got to hear Orville cover a Gram Parsons song, and I was in heaven! #QueenOfTheRodeo #OrvillePeck
Just a few snaps from Halloween. I can’t believe Just a few snaps from Halloween. I can’t believe the Halloween season is over! 😭 See and read more on the blog. Link in bio and stories.
The @anaheimhalloweenparade is over for another ye The @anaheimhalloweenparade is over for another year! 😭But what a time we had! This unique Anaheim tradition is 100 years old and seems stronger than ever! We had an amazing turn out! Thank you if you came out to see us! And if you want to see and read more over on the blog check out the link in my stories or bio! Huge thanks to @kevinandjody for their creative and hard work throughout the year and to @popsicleblog for her dedication to our social media! 
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I plan to get a blog post up with more photos, inc I plan to get a blog post up with more photos, including my costume changes! But in the meantime enjoy this snap of me (with my hair still in curlers!) and @andy_anaheim taken by @coppertop.ink ! I can’t believe the @anaheimhalloweenparade is over for another year! Both @patrickarlt and I along with so many other volunteers worked for months to bring this festival and parade to life. I’m so proud of everyone especially @kevinandjody who come up with the cutest and most darling things. They are incredibly talented. After dropping Pat off to move floats at 6:30 am I worked with others to get the festival ready for its 100th anniversary, then transformed into the Candy Corn Witch to help out our beloved Pumpkin Man and Whiskerino the Black Cat, then helped navigate floats to the staging area before transforming once again into a “Flying Disc” inspired by a costume from the 50s or 60s I saw at the @muzeo exhibit to help guide Pat who was driving @_charlesphoenix in one of our new floats. Thank you to all of the artists who vended and made festival and parade inspired works! Follow @beaniemarieart @haydenevansart @jesstasmic @coppertop.ink @showpigeon if you love this parade! And of course thank you to everyone who attended! We wouldn’t do this without you!
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“The Monster Mash” let’s talk about it. “The Monster Mash” let’s talk about it.
Blogged! A look at the relationship between Jayne Blogged! A look at the relationship between Jayne Mansfield and Aton LeVay, the founder of the Church of Satan. 🔥 Link in stories and bio!
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